Tag: Io
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Io and Europa Cross Jupiter: A Dawn Transit on October 11
Overview: A Serene Dawn Show on Jupiter For skywatchers seeking a memorable early-morning spectacle, Saturday, October 11 delivers a repeat performance of a striking Jovian alignment. The moons Io and Europa will be seen near Jupiter in a transit sequence that draws a thin line between planetary science and visual wonder. Thanks to resonant orbits,…
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Io and Europa Cross Jupiter: October 11 Sky Event
Overview: A Premier Morning Transit of Io and Europa If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your alarm for early Saturday morning. Jupiter, bright and high in the eastern predawn sky, will host a striking skywatching moment as its moons Io and Europa cast shadows and then begin a transit across…
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: Watch This Week’s Sky Events
Spot Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti This Friday Evening If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your sights on Ceres, the dwarf planet, as it makes a close approach to the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti this Friday evening. Viewing will be best about two hours after sunset, when darkness has settled in…
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Ceres in Cetus: A Close View Tonight and a Look Ahead to Io and Europa
What to look for tonight: Ceres near Phi2 Ceti If you’re hunting for a sky event this week, you won’t want to miss a close approach of the dwarf planet Ceres. This Friday evening, Ceres is passing near the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti (φ2 Ceti). With clear skies, you can spot both objects overhead in…
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: A Friday Evening Skywatch for October 10
Overview: Ceres Passes Close to Phi2 Ceti If you’re looking for a rewarding sky event this Friday, turn your gaze toward the constellation Cetus. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, will be passing close to the magnitude 5 star Phi2 Ceti this evening. Observers should note that the best viewing window is about…
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Jupiter and Saturn October 2025: Night Sky Spectacle
October 2025 offers a celestial show: Jupiter and Saturn near the celestial equator In October 2025, the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn command the night sky as they appear almost edge-on from Earth’s perspective. Their disks present a striking view, while the moons around them perform dramatic dances across the lens of observers’ telescopes. This…
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Surveying Io’s Surface with the UNAGI Lander
Introduction: A New Path to Io’s Surface A recent study presented at the AIAA 2025 Regional Student Conference by Spartan Space Systems at San Jose State University proposes a bold idea for landing on Io, Jupiter’s highly active volcanic moon. The team introduces UNAGI, a lander concept designed to use Jupiter’s magnetic field as a…